Explanation at your level:
You use 간단히 to say things are short. If you eat a little bit of food, you say 간단히 먹어요. It is a very easy word for you to use every day!
When you explain a rule or a story, you can say 간단히 말할게요, which means 'I will explain it briefly'. It helps you keep your sentences short and clear.
At this level, you can use 간단히 to summarize complex situations. It’s perfect for business emails or quick updates where you don't want to overwhelm the reader with too much information.
You might use 간단히 to suggest a minimalist approach to a problem. It implies that the solution doesn't need to be over-engineered or overly complicated.
In advanced contexts, 간단히 can be used to dismiss unnecessary fluff in an argument. It signals that you are cutting through the noise to reach the core essence of a topic.
At the mastery level, you recognize the nuance of 간단히 as a tool for linguistic economy. It reflects a cultural preference for directness and clarity, often used in professional or literary settings to maintain narrative flow.
واژه در 30 ثانیه
- Means simply or briefly.
- Derived from Hanja 簡單.
- Adverb form of 간단하다.
- Very common in daily life.
Hey there! Let's talk about 간단히. This is a super useful Korean adverb that you will hear all the time. It basically means 'simply' or 'briefly'.
When you want to explain something without going into every single detail, you use 간단히. It’s like saying, 'Let me keep this short for you!' It’s a friendly way to save time and get straight to the point.
The word 간단히 comes from the Hanja characters 簡單 (gan-dan). In Chinese, this means 'simple' or 'easy'.
Over centuries, the Korean language adopted these characters to describe anything that is not complicated. The suffix -히 is a classic way to turn a noun or adjective into an adverb, making it a very logical part of Korean grammar!
You use 간단히 when you are summarizing, eating a light meal, or explaining a basic concept. It works in both casual and formal settings.
Commonly, you'll see it paired with verbs like 말하다 (to speak) or 먹다 (to eat). For example, 간단히 먹자 means 'let's grab a quick bite'. It’s a very versatile word for daily life.
While it's not a complex word, it appears in many phrases. 1. 간단히 말해서 (Simply put). 2. 간단히 해결하다 (Solve it simply). 3. 간단히 끝내다 (Finish it briefly). 4. 간단히 준비하다 (Prepare it simply). 5. 간단히 생각하다 (Think of it simply).
Grammatically, 간단히 modifies verbs. It is derived from the adjective 간단하다. To make it an adverb, we replace -하다 with -히.
Pronunciation-wise, focus on the crisp 'gan' sound. It rhymes loosely with words ending in '-ee' sounds like 'tea' or 'see'. Keep it short and punchy, just like the meaning of the word!
Fun Fact
The characters 簡單 are used across East Asia with similar meanings.
Pronunciation Guide
Crisp 'g', short 'a' sounds.
Similar to UK, very clear consonants.
Common Errors
- Pronouncing 'h' too softly
- Dragging the 'an' sound
- Adding extra vowels
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy to read
Easy to write
Easy to say
Easy to hear
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
پیشرفته
Grammar to Know
Adverb formation
간단하다 -> 간단히
Sentence ending
간단히 하세요
Conjunctive
간단히 말해서
Examples by Level
간단히 먹어요.
Simply eat.
Adverb + Verb
간단히 말해요.
Speak simply.
Adverb + Verb
간단히 하세요.
Do it simply.
Adverb + Verb
간단히 준비해요.
Prepare simply.
Adverb + Verb
간단히 봐요.
Look briefly.
Adverb + Verb
간단히 끝나요.
Finish simply.
Adverb + Verb
간단히 적어요.
Write briefly.
Adverb + Verb
간단히 입어요.
Dress simply.
Adverb + Verb
간단히 설명해 주세요.
간단히 정리할게요.
간단히 생각하면 돼요.
간단히 대답했어요.
간단히 인사해요.
간단히 씻었어요.
간단히 짐을 쌌어요.
간단히 읽어봤어요.
문제를 간단히 해결했습니다.
간단히 말해서 그건 불가능해요.
간단히 요약하자면 이렇습니다.
간단히 식사를 마쳤어요.
간단히 메모를 남겼어요.
간단히 검토해 보세요.
간단히 소개하겠습니다.
간단히 표현하면 사랑입니다.
상황을 간단히 설명하기 어렵네요.
간단히 처리할 수 있는 일입니다.
간단히 훑어보는 것이 좋겠어요.
간단히 언급하고 넘어갑시다.
간단히 정의할 수 없는 감정이죠.
간단히 대응하는 것이 최선입니다.
간단히 구성된 팀입니다.
간단히 마무리를 지읍시다.
간단히 치부하기에는 너무 복잡한 문제입니다.
간단히 말해, 우리는 실패했습니다.
간단히 묘사하자면 경이로웠습니다.
간단히 간추린 보고서입니다.
간단히 도식화한 결과입니다.
간단히 규정할 수 없는 현상입니다.
간단히 배제하기 어려운 의견입니다.
간단히 분석한 데이터입니다.
간단히 일축하기에는 그 무게가 상당합니다.
간단히 형용할 수 없는 아름다움입니다.
간단히 발췌한 문장들입니다.
간단히 논박하기 어려운 논리입니다.
간단히 압축한 서사입니다.
간단히 비유하자면 이렇습니다.
간단히 정제된 언어입니다.
간단히 규명된 사실입니다.
ترکیبهای رایج
Idioms & Expressions
"간단히 말해서"
Simply put
간단히 말해서, 그건 안 돼.
neutral"간단히 말하면"
To put it briefly
간단히 말하면, 시간이 없어.
neutral"간단히 말해"
In short
간단히 말해, 결과가 나빠.
casual"간단히 정리하자면"
To summarize briefly
간단히 정리하자면, 이게 핵심이야.
formal"간단히 말할 것도 없이"
Needless to say
간단히 말할 것도 없이, 당연하지.
neutral"간단히 말해 두다"
To mention briefly beforehand
간단히 말해 둘 게 있어.
neutralEasily Confused
Both look similar
단순히 = merely, 간단히 = briefly
단순히 그것뿐이야 vs 간단히 말할게.
Both mean briefly
간략히 is more formal
보고서를 간략히 작성했다.
Both mean easy
쉽게 = easily, 간단히 = briefly
쉽게 풀 수 있어요.
Both imply short
짧게 = short duration, 간단히 = simple manner
머리를 짧게 잘랐다.
Sentence Patterns
Subject + 간단히 + Verb
나는 간단히 설명했다.
간단히 + Verb + (으)세요
간단히 적으세요.
간단히 + 말해서 + Sentence
간단히 말해서, 안 돼.
간단히 + Verb + -자
간단히 먹자.
간단히 + 정리된 + Noun
간단히 정리된 내용.
خانواده کلمه
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
مرتبط
How to Use It
9/10
Formality Scale
اشتباهات رایج
간단히 is an adverb, 간단한 is an adjective.
단순히 means 'merely', 간단히 means 'briefly'.
간략히 is often preferred in formal reports.
Adverbs should precede the verb they modify.
간단히 implies brevity, not necessarily difficulty level.
Tips
Memory Palace
Imagine a 'Gone-Done' sign.
Native usage
Use it when you don't want to bore people.
Cultural Insight
Koreans value efficiency.
Grammar Shortcut
Replace '하다' with '히'.
Say It Right
Keep it short.
Don't Make This Mistake
Don't use it as an adjective.
Did You Know?
It's Sino-Korean.
Study Smart
Use it in your own sentences.
Context
Great for summaries.
Verb Patterns
Pairs with almost any action verb.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'Gan-Dan' as 'Gone-Done' (it's gone and done quickly).
Visual Association
A quick sketch on a napkin.
Word Web
چالش
Try to explain your day in 3 sentences using '간단히'.
ریشه کلمه
Hanja (Sino-Korean)
Original meaning: Simple/Easy
بافت فرهنگی
None, very neutral.
Direct translation is 'simply' or 'briefly'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
At work
- 간단히 보고하겠습니다
- 간단히 정리했습니다
- 간단히 검토 부탁드립니다
At a restaurant
- 간단히 먹을게요
- 간단히 주문할게요
- 간단히 마실게요
Giving directions
- 간단히 설명할게요
- 간단히 말해서 저기예요
- 간단히 알려주세요
Writing notes
- 간단히 적어두세요
- 간단히 메모했어요
- 간단히 요약했습니다
Conversation Starters
"오늘 점심 간단히 먹을까요?"
"이 문제를 간단히 설명해 줄 수 있어요?"
"간단히 말해서, 어떻게 생각해요?"
"간단히 인사만 하고 갈게요."
"간단히 정리하자면 어떤 내용인가요?"
Journal Prompts
Write about a time you had to explain something simply.
What is a simple meal you like to eat?
Describe a task you finished briefly.
Why is it good to keep explanations simple?
سوالات متداول
8 سوالIt is neutral and widely used.
Yes, to simplify an equation.
No, '단순히' means 'merely' or 'only'.
Use '간략히' instead.
No, it modifies verbs.
Extremely common.
간단하다.
Yes, it's very common in texting.
خودت رو بسنج
점심을 ___ 먹어요.
간단히 fits the context of a quick meal.
Which means 'briefly'?
간단히 is the adverb for briefly/simply.
간단히 is an adjective.
It is an adverb.
Word
معنی
Matching phrases to meanings.
Subject + Adverb + Verb.
امتیاز: /5
Summary
Use '간단히' whenever you want to keep things short, sweet, and to the point!
- Means simply or briefly.
- Derived from Hanja 簡單.
- Adverb form of 간단하다.
- Very common in daily life.
Memory Palace
Imagine a 'Gone-Done' sign.
Native usage
Use it when you don't want to bore people.
Cultural Insight
Koreans value efficiency.
Grammar Shortcut
Replace '하다' with '히'.
Related Content
قواعد مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر work
주 5일제
A2A system where one works five days a week, typically Monday to Friday.
결근
A2Absence from work; not being present at work.
결근하다
A2To be absent from work.
추상적이다
A2To be abstract.
출입증
A2ID card, access card.
회계
B1The systematic recording and reporting of financial transactions.
경리
A2Accounting or bookkeeping, managing financial records.
업적
B1A notable achievement or accomplishment.
적극적이다
A2To be active, to be proactive.
적극적으로
B1In an active, proactive, or enthusiastic manner.
